The UK3 vocal trio are representing UK Garage music with fun and vibrancy, taking us back to the pure love of music. Yes, it is hard to get out there and make a name for yourself, but what these lads show us is that we must remember why we do it all. It's to express ourselves, enjoy our passions and bring positive vibes to the world. With each member having been in the industry since their youth, they understand the challenges and have witnessed the various changes in the UK Garage genre. Consisting of Oggie, Jay Harvey and Ultra, we got the opportunity to speak with the sweet and soulful lads.
How did you guys come together and decide to form UK3?
Jay Harvey: Originally it came from Oggie! He came up with idea and said "how would you like to get together: you, me and Ultra?" And I was like, "yeah bruv, I'm all over that!"
Ultra: It came from a picture as well of us last year.
Tell us a bit about each of your backgrounds and how you got into music.
Ultra: My dad was a musician from back in the day so, from really young, I was in the studio running around and learning music, instruments and singing. As I went through school I fell in love with UK Garage, did the pirate radio circuit and it ended in me being in UK3 and I'm happy :)
Oggie: My mum and dad were massive music fans so I used to go to a lot of concerts when I was little. My dad's record collection is epic and stupid so I was into it. Got into music at school, I used to be in a little pop group and ended up studying it. Boom, the rest is that. It's what I've always done.
Jay Harvey: From a young age I did drama school, started singing and went from there. I was in a boy band, I've been a backing singer and songwriter. I've always been into UK Garage, it was my generation of music. I just carried on and got involved.
How do you feel the UK Garage scene has developed over the years, and what do think about its current stage in 2017?
Ultra: It was massive and had its high, then it went through a little quiet stage, and then I think it’s massively come back. So long as new garage music is coming out, it'll be here forever because I don't think there's a vibe from English music that really
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